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What size brake lines with Wilwood calipers? #228523
02/18/09 10:27 AM
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I have installed Wilwood front calipers on my project car. Drums will be used on the rear. what size brake hoses should I use on the front calipers? I already have some AN#4 hoses and would like to use them if they will work OK. The master cylinder is a stock one for a 73 disc brake A-body. Thanks you in advance for your experience/replies. Jim

Re: What size brake lines with Wilwood calipers? [Re: rt66jim] #228524
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I used these

Re: What size brake lines with Wilwood calipers? [Re: WILD BILL] #228525
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WildBill thanks for that link. I see those are #3 lines. I'm just wondering if the #4 lines that I already have would be too big? Jim

Re: What size brake lines with Wilwood calipers? [Re: rt66jim] #228526
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I thought fluid pressure would stay the same, ina slightly larger line, and just push extra volume by the MC.


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Re: What size brake lines with Wilwood calipers? [Re: Bob_Coomer] #228527
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3/16 - #3 an works fine

Re: What size brake lines with Wilwood calipers? [Re: rt66jim] #228528
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#4 will work for brakes as long as the lines are capable of handling the pressure. #3 is usually used for brake lines since it is stronger.

Re: What size brake lines with Wilwood calipers? [Re: AndyF] #228529
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